On October 20, 2025, Japanese Diet officially passed revised bill of Elevator Energy Conservation Law (Heisei 29 Law No. 56), implemented on April 1, 2026. Core contents:

1. Mandatory energy efficiency upgrade: Minimum level 2 energy efficiency for new elevators from 2026, upgraded to level 1 by 2028, mandatory energy feedback, intelligent standby, LED lighting, standby energy consumption reduced by 45%;

2. Low-carbon materials: Elevator materials recyclable ≥85%, low VOC, asbestos-free, zero CFC, heavy metals compliant;

3. Carbon emission control: Establish elevator carbon emission accounting system, industry carbon emissions halved by 2030 compared to 2020, carbon neutral by 2050;

4. Green certification: New elevators must obtain Japanese JIS green elevator certification, affix mark, uncertified products prohibited from sale;

5. Stock transformation: Energy efficiency transformation synchronized with old elevator renewal, 80% of stock compliant by 2029;

6. Subsidy policy: 30% equipment subsidy for green elevators, 60% reduction in certification fees. Revised bill accelerates green transformation of Japanese elevator industry.